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BBC News
a day ago
- Politics
- BBC News
A priority for Guernsey voters is a housing plan
Rachel Davidson, 36, lives in St Peter Port with her husband, two children and her assistance dog Lily - and works for a local Guernsey says of the Guernsey general election's hot topics: "The vast majority of candidates have picked up on housing as an issue and I completely agree."A recent study found Guernsey's young people did not see a future for themselves in the island. "We are driving away a lot of our lovely local people, our great young people because they are being completely priced out of the housing market by ridiculously high rents and by lack of availability of affordable housing," Ms Davidson said. Guernsey Election 2025: The count A report previously found that Guernsey only added "one affordable home in two years" to the housing thinks an election can "cause tensions" within families, friend groups and also online when discussing political views."You go on social media at the moment and there are really personal, nasty insults being flung around, directed at candidates sometimes or sometimes members of the public directing them at each other."I've found it hard, for example, finding out that various people who I've been friends with and really thought that they were very supportive then have turned around and made comments about disability rights and women's rights and things that I've felt very passionate about."I can't see the person in the same way again when I know that actually they stand against things that I am very passionate about." Anik Hubert, who is 27 and has recently become a mum says that although Guernsey is "absolutely brilliant, there are things that need to change".She has picked her candidates based on her priorities of mental health, education, housing and plans to help retain young people in the Hubert is already looking to the future and wants to live in an island with a lower cost of living, where her children can afford to rent or buy a house and work in a job "that they really want to". "At the minute, there's a lot of people that have left the island because of the economy or they can't come back but they want to."She also found it important to look at candidates who had signed up to the LGBT rainbow pledge for charity said it wanted LGBTQ+ people to "feel seen, heard, and valued in Guernsey's political and public life"."It would be amazing if, in four years' time, I can look back and think I voted for those people and look what they've done." Anik's feedback for the next election would be for to become more digital rather than print a large manifesto booklet for each 2025 Guernsey general election booklet cost taxpayers £133,026.89 to produce and distribute across the island, according to the States."I would have happily just read all of these online and know a lot of other people would have. So I think maybe in four years' time we should only print these upon request."I know that there are people that really benefit from having a paper copy and that's great, and they can request one, but I think we could probably cut money in half in four years' time by not printing so many."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
The £4.50 B&M flower that makes your garden smell gorgeous – it comes back bigger & more beautiful every year
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you want to make your garden look and smell gorgeous, you've come to the right place. And don't worry if your purse is feeling emptier than ever before, as thanks to this stunning flower, you won't have to break the bank. 4 IF you want to give your garden a glow up, you'll need to check this B&M buy out Credit: Getty 4 This £4.50 flower will not only make your outside space smell fresh, but it'll come back bigger every year too Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 4 Emma Williams took to social media to share her love of the Red Oriental Lily plant Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 4 You can buy it for less than a fiver from B&M Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK But that's not all, as not only is it affordable, but it'll grow back bigger and more beautiful every year - yes, you heard that correctly. It comes after one shopper took to social media to share her rave review of her favourite B&M buy, leaving many totally stunned. Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.6 million members, Emma Williams uploaded snaps of her Red Oriental Lily plant - and we and many others think it looks beautiful. Alongside pictures of her bargain buy, which was less than a fiver, Emma wrote: 'Lilies from B&M. They also had white.' Thrilled with her high-street plant which cost her just £4.50, Emma then added: 'I get one every year and they also come back every year.' Thanks to these iconic Lily plants, which are known for their vibrant blooms and strong fragrance, your garden is sure to glow this summer. The perennials are a striking addition to any garden and are said to be relatively low-maintenance, often returning year after year. Such plants thrive in sunny to partially shaded locations, with well-drained soil. Gardening enthusiasts should note that Lily bulbs are recommended to be planted about 12 cm deep and 20 cm apart. And in order to keep your Lily plants looking good, deadheading faded blooms and ensuring proper watering is recommended. Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains Emma's post has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly amassed 221 likes and 50 comments in just 21 hours. Not only were many stunned by the 'pretty' plants, but others were desperate to bag themselves some. How pretty Facebook user One person said: 'Beautiful.' Another added: 'I've had mine for 4/5 years now. They always come back beautifully every year.' 8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots. Tricyrtis A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'. Penstemon I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes. Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade. Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period. Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days. Rosa 'Noisette Carnee' A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November. Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade. A third commented: 'I need some!' Meanwhile, someone else beamed: "They'll grow back every year.' At the same time, another gardening enthusiast wrote: 'How pretty.' While another user thought the lilies looked 'gorgeous', she also shared a stern warning for cat owners, as she advised: 'Don't forget to cut the stamen out so you don't poison your kitties.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Sun
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
The £4.50 B&M flower that makes your garden smell gorgeous – it comes back bigger & more beautiful every year
IF you want to make your garden look and smell gorgeous, you've come to the right place. And don't worry if your purse is feeling emptier than ever before, as thanks to this stunning flower, you won't have to break the bank. 4 4 4 But that's not all, as not only is it affordable, but it'll grow back bigger and more beautiful every year - yes, you heard that correctly. It comes after one shopper took to social media to share her rave review of her favourite B&M buy, leaving many totally stunned. Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.6 million members, Emma Williams uploaded snaps of her Red Oriental Lily plant - and we and many others think it looks beautiful. Alongside pictures of her bargain buy, which was less than a fiver, Emma wrote: 'Lilies from B&M. They also had white.' Thrilled with her high-street plant which cost her just £4.50, Emma then added: 'I get one every year and they also come back every year.' Thanks to these iconic Lily plants, which are known for their vibrant blooms and strong fragrance, your garden is sure to glow this summer. The perennials are a striking addition to any garden and are said to be relatively low-maintenance, often returning year after year. Such plants thrive in sunny to partially shaded locations, with well-drained soil. Gardening enthusiasts should note that Lily bulbs are recommended to be planted about 12 cm deep and 20 cm apart. And in order to keep your Lily plants looking good, deadheading faded blooms and ensuring proper watering is recommended. Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains Emma's post has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly amassed 221 likes and 50 comments in just 21 hours. Not only were many stunned by the 'pretty' plants, but others were desperate to bag themselves some. One person said: 'Beautiful.' Another added: 'I've had mine for 4/5 years now. They always come back beautifully every year.' 8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots. Tricyrtis A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'. Penstemon I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes. Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade. Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period. Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days. Rosa 'Noisette Carnee' A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November. Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade. A third commented: 'I need some!' Meanwhile, someone else beamed: "They'll grow back every year.' At the same time, another gardening enthusiast wrote: 'How pretty.' While another user thought the lilies looked 'gorgeous', she also shared a stern warning for cat owners, as she advised: 'Don't forget to cut the stamen out so you don't poison your kitties.'
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
The £4.50 B&M flower that makes your garden smell gorgeous – it comes back bigger & more beautiful every year
IF you want to make your garden look and smell gorgeous, you've come to the right place. And don't worry if your purse is feeling emptier than ever before, as thanks to this stunning 4 IF you want to give your garden a glow up, you'll need to check this B&M buy out Credit: Getty 4 This £4.50 flower will not only make your outside space smell fresh, but it'll come back bigger every year too Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 4 Emma Williams took to social media to share her love of the Red Oriental Lily plant Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 4 You can buy it for less than a fiver from B&M Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK But that's not all, as not only is it affordable, but it'll grow back bigger and more beautiful every year - yes, you heard that correctly. It comes after one shopper took to social media to share her rave review of her favourite B&M buy, leaving many totally stunned. Posting on Alongside pictures of her Read more Fabulous stories Thrilled with her high-street Thanks to these iconic Lily plants, which are known for their vibrant blooms and strong fragrance, your The perennials are a striking addition to any garden and are said to be relatively low-maintenance, often returning year after year. Such plants thrive in sunny to partially shaded locations, with well-drained soil. Most read in Fabulous Gardening enthusiasts should note that And in order to keep your Lily plants looking good, deadheading faded blooms and ensuring proper watering is recommended. Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains Emma's post has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly amassed 221 likes and 50 comments in just 21 hours. Not only were many stunned by the 'pretty' How pretty Facebook user One person said: 'Beautiful.' Another added: 'I've had mine for 4/5 years now. They always come back beautifully every year.' 8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden Nick Hamilton owner of Tricyrtis A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'. Penstemon I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes. Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade. Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period. Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days. Rosa 'Noisette Carnee' A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November. Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade. A third commented: 'I need some!' Meanwhile, someone else beamed: "They'll grow back every year.' At the same time, another gardening enthusiast wrote: 'How pretty.' While another user thought the lilies looked 'gorgeous', she also shared a stern warning for cat owners, as she advised: 'Don't forget to cut the stamen out so you don't poison your kitties.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Mobland star is a nepo-baby with a famous dad and A-list siblings – can you guess who?
Her older sister has achieved a string of UK chart hits as well as performing multiple times at Glastonbury rising star Mobland star is a nepo-baby with a famous dad and A-list siblings – can you guess who? ONE of the rising stars of the latest TV blockbuster Mobland is a secret nepo-baby. The actress in question has begun playing the role of Tom Hardy's on-screen daughter, Gina Da Souza, in the popular new series. Advertisement 9 This actress is a secret nepo-baby - but do you know her famous dad and siblings? Credit: Getty 9 She is currently playing Gina in MobLand Credit: Paramount Pictures 9 The rising star is the latest in her family to achieve fame Credit: Paramount Pictures But she is unlikely to have been fazed working with such a huge star having grown-up with plenty of famous faces in her own home. The 19-year-old's dad is a famous actor whilst she counts a Game of Thrones star as a brother and a UK pop legend with plenty of number ones as her sister - but do you know who she is? Britain's newest nepo-baby is in fact Teddie Allen. She is the daughter of Keith Allen and the sister to Alfie and Lily. Advertisement Smile singer Lily is arguably the most famous of the Allen clan thanks to her glittering global music career. She rose to fame in 2006 with her chart-topping album, Alright, Still, and quickly rose up the ranks to become one of music's biggest stars. Lily, 38, has since released a total of four albums, has toured the globe alongside artists such as Miley Cyrus, played at Glastonbury and even carved out a stage career as an actress. More recently, she has become a podcaster too thanks to her BBC show with TV presenter pal and fellow nepo-baby, Miquita Oliver, the daughter of TV chef, Andi Oliver. Advertisement Whereas brother Alfie had his big break in the hit TV show, Game of Thrones. He played Theon Greyjoy in each of the programme's series from start to finish. Lily Allen seen on 'date' with actor James Norton at festival after joining dating app 37-year-old Alfie has also enjoyed roles in John Wick and JoJo Rabbit. Rising star Teddie has already opened up on her nepo-baby status by admitting that as a child she was regularly the one to take snaps of her famous relatives with their fans when they were stopped out on the street. Advertisement Discussing growing up as part of the Allen clan, Teddie previously told The Sunday Times: "When I was at junior school, older girls started asking me if my mum and dad were on telly or if Lily Allen was my sister. That feels a bit weird when you're little. "When we were out shopping people would run up to my dad and call him 'a legend' or 'a hellraiser'. If they wanted a selfie it was usually me that ended up taking it. 9 Popstar Lily is her older sister Credit: Getty 9 Her father is Keith Allen Credit: BBC Advertisement 9 Whilst actor Alfie is also related to Teddie Credit: AP:Associated Press "I wanted to say, 'You might think he's a legend and a hellraiser, but did you know that he calls me into the living room to get the TV remote from the coffee table because he's too lazy to get off the armchair?" "As I got older it all started to make sense. I'd see pictures of him with Alex James from Blur or Jennifer Saunders, Neneh Cherry. There's a picture of me in the kitchen with Shaun Ryder from the Happy Mondays." Teddie continued to the publication: "Then there's Alfie and Lily. I used to love going to Lily's house because she had a swimming pool — Nick Grimshaw was there one day and taught me how to dive. Advertisement "Foolishly, when I was about 11, I started googling my family and wish I hadn't. There was even some horrible stuff about me, saying how awful my name was. "I didn't know these people, so what's it got to do with them?" MobLand streams on Paramount+. 9 Alfie rose to fame on Game of Thrones Credit: HBO Advertisement 9 Lily has had countless UK hits Credit: Getty
